Whitehall confirmed on Instagram that he will appear in the film as well, but did not give away any details about his role. "Now straight actors are getting PAID to "play gay".

Based on a Disneyland theme park ride, Jungle Cruise, released next October, follows travellers who take a riverboat adventure through a "supernatural" jungle filled with unsafe animals and reptiles.

The movie, which is based on a Magic Kingdom ride, will star Emily Blunt and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and it takes place in the 19th century.

Consequently, many people are outraged that Disney reportedly cast a straight man to play the first major character who is openly gay in a film.

Dubai jails mother with daughter for drinking wine on flightDr Holman said: " My passport remains confiscated until the case is settled, which I have been told will take at least a year ". Now Ellie faces being stuck in Dubai for up to a year awaiting her court hearing - but is thankfully not behind bars any more.

Vikram's son involved in accident; gets bailThe police took him into custody and only from him it was learned that Dhruv was inside the auto when the accident happened. The injured person has been identified as Kamesh and is undergoing treatment at Royapettah government hospital.

After 17 days, killer whale lets dead newborn calf goCenter for Whale Research founder Ken Balcomb says he is immensely relieved to see J35 returning to typical behavior. A Southern Resident orca who carried the corpse of her calf for at least 17 days in mourning has released it.

Comparisons are being made to the controversy that followed Scarlett Johansson's casting as a transgender individual.

But others are warning about the dangers of calling for gay roles to only be played by gay actors, since it can lead to typecasting.

One Twitter user said the description of the gay character sounded dated.

Newsbeat has contacted representatives for Jack Whitehall and Disney but they haven't responded.

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